Dozens of local writers have enjoyed “Four Minutes of Fame,” informally reading original prose or poetry to an appreciative audience. It’s not a slam, a workshop, or a competition, but a great way to air work in-progress (or published) and to meet other local writers. We're expanding these events to three times during the program year: watch for more information about Writers Meeting Writers, to be held in November, February and April.

Sign-up here starting October 15.

Write On The River May 14 &15

Circle that date! The 2011 writers’ conference is again scheduled for the third weekend in May. The conference gives a boost to writers at any level -- we expect 200 participants over the two days, and as always, an exciting slate of presenters. Held on the Wenatchee Valley College campus for the sixth year, it will feature:

• A dozen top-quality workshops
• ½ day Sunday session
• An inspiring keynote speaker
• Editor’s roundtable
• Agent appointments
• The Saturday Wrap panel discussion
• Manuscript critique opportunities
• Writers’ Competition winners
• A high school writers’ session

 
Registration (on line or by mail) opens on January 15

We have a special evening planned just for you!
 
Please join us Thursday, September 16, 
for Write on the River's inaugural members only event:
 

THE MEMBERS ONLY FIRST PAGE CRITIQUE SESSION


This free event gives local writers a rare opportunity to have a professional critique their work for free!  But you must act quickly.  Only twenty spots are available.
 
Not up for the critique?  Come anyway! All members are invited to enjoy this evening of literary leisure.  Be sure to bring along any aspiring Write on the River members, too. They can sign up that evening and perhaps even take home one of our limited edition coffee mugs as a bonus.   
 

EVENT DETAILS

Thanks to all who attended, volunteered for and sponsored the 2010 Write On The River conference. We had another successful year with great presenters and our first ever membership drive. Check back soon for information about upcoming Write On The River networking events and next year's conference dates.

Read the winning pieces, meet the authors here

Sponsored by

The 2010 WOTR Writers' Competition proved a great success. Area authors submitted 97 entries to vie for the $1,200 in prize money. Six came out on top. A panel of 12 judges evaluated each piece for elements of style, clarity of expression and depth before granting three cash awards in both the fiction and nonfiction categories. Many thanks to all who entered their work! To read the winning pieces and meet the writers, click here.